Posts Tagged ‘Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch honored by Illinois House of Representatives as part of Black History Month
Speaker of the Illinois House, Emanuel “Chris” Welch, was recently honored by the Illinois House of Representatives through House Resolution 150 during Black History Month. The Resolution celebrates Speaker Welch,…
Read MoreCapitol Briefs: Biden designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday to designate the “Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument” on the 116th anniversary of the deadly riot in the state capital. “We’re allowing history to…
Read MoreAs DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’
CHICAGO – In announcing Chicago would host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention more than a year ago, national party leaders referred to Illinois as a key part of the…
Read MoreIn largest annual Illinois rally, Democrats reflect on surge of enthusiasm with Harris atop ticket
SPRINGFIELD – Democrats gathered in Springfield Wednesday for their annual rally at the Illinois State Fair amid a surge of enthusiasm and a renewed sense of optimism about their chances…
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Patrick Pfingsten on Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session and more!
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch joins Springfield’s Morning News to discuss the end of the legislative session, police reform, and potential gun legislation
Read MoreIL House Speaker Launches Black Excellence in Bleu: Celebrating the First African-American Speakers of the House and Those to Come
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate are doing more than hosting one of the biggest DNC parties of the year. They are also…
Read MoreIL House Speaker Endorses VP Kamala Harris
WESTCHESTER, Ill.–Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch issued the following statement regarding his support of Vice President Kamala Harris: Throughout our history, strong women have built movements that united us, inspired…
Read MoreYou’re invited! 💌 Join House Dems and Speaker Welch this summer to celebrate Juneteenth, Pride, and more.
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Read MoreHouse Speaker to Host 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
WESTCHESTER, Ill.– On Wednesday, June 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm, House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch will welcome the community and local officials to Memorial Park [639 N. Wolf Road in…
Read MoreIllinois Speaker Chris Welch Recommended by Proviso Township Democratic Organization to Serve as Committeeman
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was unanimously recommended to serve as the new Proviso Township Committeeman in a meeting held Friday evening of the Executive Committee, replacing the late…
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